Youth Football Club      

JUNE  2008

www.hestonrovers.co.uk

 

 ON SATURDAY,  31^ST  MAY  2008,  CRAIG  BROWN CBE,  FORMER  SCOTLAND MANAGER,  OFFICIALLY  OPENED  OUR NEW  CLUBHOUSE.

HESTON MERGER FOR  UNDER 17s SQUAD

You may already be aware that Heston had been considering a pathway into senior adult football for our under 17 squads and an opportunity has now arisen to do this.  We have merged with local adult team Dumfries FC (who are based at Norfolk Park, Glencaple).   There are many conditions attached to this merger that will benefit this club long-term but it does involve Dumfries FC changing their name and colours to Heston Rovers FC with immediate effect. We were admitted into the Southern Counties FA at their recent AGM and therefore Heston Rovers FC will be playing in the Southern Counties league in the coming season.  Home games will be played for one further season at Glencaple until the Maryfield pitches are prepared and drained.  Extra help and support from parents would be appreciated in any capacity to ensure that this venture is successful for the club - anyone who wishes to contribute in any capacity (shop, grass cutting , pitch markings, ground maintenance etc) should contact Scott McGill or Mark Phillips.

ANNUAL GENERAL  MEETING

This year’s AGM was held on Sunday 18^th May with a good turnout.  Thank you to all who attended.

QUEEN OF  THE  SOUTH

CUP FINAL

A huge thank you is due to Trish and Hugh Barbour for organising the coaches for both trips to Hampden.  These trips were subsidised by the Club and allowed members to benefit from two fantastic days out.  Get ready for next year!!

PRESENTATION  NIGHT

This was an extremely successful and enjoyable night.  We were privileged to have Craig Brown, CBE - former Scotland Manager; Jim Thompson - Captain, QoS; and Jack Groom - Provost, presenting the trophies to Club members.  This has been an extremely successful year for the Club as the following review of the year shows:-

Under 13s

Most Improved Player - Danny Bell;  Goal of Season - Liam
Watson;  Coaches Player of Year - Oliver Spence;  Players Player of Year – Stuart Douglas;  and congratulations on winning the U13s League Cup 2007-2008.

Under 15s Colts

Top Goalscorer - Robbie Simpson (11 goals);  Goal of Season – Rowan McGill;  Coaches Player of Year - Elliot Johnstone;  Players Player of Year - Ryan Coates;  and congratulations on winning the Fair Play Trophy Season 2007/2008.

Under 15s

Top Goalscorer - Ryan Blacklock (53);  Goal of Season - Tom Graham;  Coaches Player of Year - Connor Robb;  Players Player of Year - Jordan Brown;  and congratulations on being League Champions and Cup Double Winners 2007/2008 and Winners D&G New Year Tournament 2008.

Under 17s

Top Goalscorer  - Paul Gray (19);  Goal of Season - Calum West;  Coaches Player of Year - Elliot Steenson;  Players Player of Year - Fraser Agnew;  Young Player of the Year (joint) Paul Gray  and Calum West; and congratulations on winning the D&G New Year Tournament 2008, and for being finalists in the Rotary Cup Final.

Long Service Awards were presented to Ryan McGill, Jaime Phillips, Keiran McCulloch, Connor McGeorge, Elliot Steenson, Fraser Agnew.

Supporter of the Year - Mr Chris Corbett.

LITTER

It has been brought to our attention that there was a considerable amount of litter left outside the Community Centre after the Presentation Night.  This must not happen and all litter should be placed in litter bins/bags.  Members are also reminded that no litter should be left at Maryfield during training or football matches.  Many hands make light work!!!

MONTHLY SUBS

Can all members please remember to pay their subs on the first Saturday of each month.

REMEMBER

........we don't actually stop our weekly Saturday training sessions during the summer months/school holidays, so still come along and enjoy the fun!